Entries by LifeInNaples

Luck o’ the Irish and more

Did you know that some of the most successful miners in the gold (and silver) rush in the 19th century were Irish immigrants? This is one of the reasons the term Luck o’ the Irish came to be, though it was not necessarily deemed a compliment at thetime. Instead, it was a disdainful way of […]

Taking the Fear out of Pediatric Dentistry while Helping the Community

Fear of dentists is estimated to affect more than one-third of adults. For many, this anxiety stems from a negative childhood dental experience. Children’s dental care should start every six months around age one when baby teeth emerge. Tooth decay is the most common preventable chronic disease among children in the United States. If left […]

Opportunity in Challenging Times

I would like to take this opportunity to write about the prospect of remodeling your kitchen and the present-day economy, as I see them fit together. It is no secret that consumers and businesses alike continue to face economic challenges. Most of us have already experienced first handsome of the fallout from the current economic […]

Understanding The Points of a Good Cut

A great hairstyle starts with a great haircut and for that you must have balance. Understanding the 11 balance points of a good cut, which include vertical and horizontal planes, gives creative freedom to your hairstylist. All good hair design starts with the main balance point, which is found at the highest point of the […]

Artful Healing. Art Exhibition. Fundraisers.

Research suggests that artistic contemplation and expression can reduce stress levels and improve problem solving, focus, interpersonal skills, and feelings of empathy. Art therapy is an important holistic therapy utilized in treatment at David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families. Many DLC […]

Some COVID lessons are worth keeping

We remember plenty of bad experiences with the pandemic, but there are some rays of light – some practices we should keep doing now. For example, I believe avoiding indoor crowds of strangers still makes sense. It makes sense to cover your nose or mouth when sneezing or coughing or stay home. The pandemic taught […]

Cruising Asia in the Wake of Covid

With Asia now open to U.S. travelers, we spontaneously booked one of the first cruises to sail Southeast Asia since the Covid pandemic. With visions of a Singapore Sling in mind as we touched down in Singapore Christmas week, we checked into the iconic Raffles Hotel for two nights. Our private guide Gee Soo from […]